Sunday, December 28, 2008

I was in the hospital the past couple days with flu complications. I hope no one ever has to go through what I did. Definitely the worst flu I've ever experienced in my life. Next year, a flu shot is on top of my list. I will catch up with all of you in the next few days. If you haven't gotten your flu shot - go get it! Take care.

I'm glad you are home resting and getting better! That's not the way to spend the holidays. Two years ago I was hospitalized for 5 days over Christmas with pneumonia. It was awful so I sympathize with you. About 4 weeks after that my doctor gave me a flu shot and I was hospitalized AGAIN from complications of the flu shot. I was told that I could never again get a flu shot. I'm just one of those lucky ones or should I say unlucky ones.

Get lots of rest and drink a lot of fluids.... get better... I'm missing those bird photos! And the birds are missing you!

Last year, my 50th year, I got my first flu shot. This year, due to asthma, etc., I got both a flu and pneumonia shot. So I'm hoping to be breathing a sigh of relief! Hope you're feeling well soon. What a terrible time to be sick during the holidays.Brenda

Oh..I am so sorry. I was hospitalized 2 years ago in intensive care with pneumonia. That convinced me. I get flu shots and the pneumonia vaccine and suggest that everyone does. Take care..rest up as it will take a while before you get back to feeling well again..

Having the flu and spending a few days in the hospital is even worse when it happens over Christmas with all a woman has to do! There are several bloggers sick with the flu - hope you get back to normal soon! I know many who've had the flu shot and then get the flu regardless - it's a gamble either way!

Shelley,So hope this finds you feeling a little better....sounds like your flu was a little more serious than most get...spending time in the hospital is awful..esp over a holiday!! Rest and get well soon!

How terrible. I'm so sorry this happened to you over the Christmas holiday. Hope you are on the mend! Flu shots are controversial...My dad and husband get one faithfully I never do.My husband is always sick, my dad and I rarely. Go figure! Get well soon!

Sorry to hear about you being sick Shelly. I hope you are feeling better by the time you read this. I've gotten flu shots for years, and my husband finally got one for the first time this year. Last winter I had a horrible time with bronchitis due to allergy/asthma issues, but I think that's under control now, so hopefully it won't be an issue this year. Feel better soon, and take care.